The Washington Capitals Are An Average Team Ten Games Into The Season

Evgeny Kuznetsov Looks Better…Kind Of

For the last several seasons, when you watch Capitals games, a lot of the time you had to go looking for number 92. He would not be playing well enough to where he would stand out. With his skill level that is a massive problem. You should not have to go looking for players with the skill and talent Kuznetsov has. They should stand out almost every game.

This season so far I have noticed Kuznetsov a lot more. He’s noticeable, it looks like he is going pretty much every night. He is setting up some chances and even getting some of his own chances.

We already talked about a potential lack of forward depth. If that is the case the Capitals need their stars to play well. For the most part, Kuznetsov is playing pretty good.

Then you look at the stats and you find out that Kuznetsov has just one goal and five points in ten games. He is playing better. He is making himself visible almost every night. But he still is not making enough of an impact in games.

To be fair, Kuznetsov is a playmaker. If he has teammates that have trouble finishing there isn’t much he can do. But he can score goals too. One goal through ten games isn’t enough on a team that needs scoring help.

He’s been better, but he didn’t exactly have a high bar to clear coming into this season.